Here’s How Your Home Can Benefit From Tankless Hot Water Heater Installation

 

Curious about what it would be like to have your general contractor or plumber install a tankless hot water heater? If so, you’re not alone. According to Energy Star, more than 27 million homes have water heaters that are over 10 years and nearing the end of their lifespan. If your water heater can be counted among the 27 million on their last leg, then now is the perfect time to consider how your home can benefit from tankless hot water heater installation.

Whether your water heater is on the outs or if you’re interested in exploring more sustainable options, there are a number of advantages to tankless hot water heater installation. Here are just a few:

Serious energy and money savings

One of the biggest differences between traditional and tankless or on demand hot water heater is energy savings. And where there’s energy savings, you can guarantee there are serious cost savings to be had.

Because tankless water heaters heat water as needed or on demand, they can be as much 24% to 34% more efficient than traditional water heaters in homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water per day. In high-demand homes that use roughly 86 gallons of hot water per day, a tankless system can be up to 8%-14% more efficient. For greater savings, consider tankless hot water heater installation at each hot water outlet. For example, a tankless water heater can be installed for both the guest and master bathroom.

Long lifespan

The average standard water heater has a lifespan of 10 to 13 years when properly maintained. On the other hand, tankless water heaters have an average lifespan of at least 20 years, nearly double that of their tank counterparts. Tankless water heaters are also failproof to maintain, with parts that are readily available and easy to replace. Although the initial cost of tankless hot water heater installation is more expensive than installing traditional system, the lower costs of operation and high energy savings can offset the initial investment.

Space savings

As if cost and energy savings weren’t good enough, tankless hot water heater installation can also save you a ton of space. A traditional water heating system with a capacity of 40 to 60 gallons requires a lot of room. The bulk of a water tank can take up precious space that could be better utilized, and this is especially true for small living spaces such as apartments. Tankless water heaters are much smaller and are roughly the size of a large computer.

If you think your household can benefit from tankless hot water heater installation, your local plumber can provide you with more information specific to your home and its hot water demands. A tankless system has a number of benefits, and a plumber can help you determine how to make them work for your household.